?<strong>Chapter 652:</strong>


    Behind yton, Elma peeked out and asserted, “I can look after myself. Thank you.”


    Kallie was familiar with Elma’s fiery spirit andughed it off without taking offense.


    yton observed their yful exchange, yet felt a growing unease. He then told Elma, “Why don’t you spend some time with the bodyguards? I need to talk to Kallie.”


    Elma agreed with a simple “Got it,” and hurried off, casting a lingering nce at Kallie.


    Elma always seemed hesitant to leave Kallie’s side, which struck Kallie as odd.


    As Elma departed, yton addressed Kallie earnestly, “I must express my gratitude again. Without your help, I’m unsure what would have ensued.”


    Kallie dismissed the gratitude, saying, “It’s nothing significant, Mr. Morgan. Surely, you have more pressing matters to discuss.” Her gaze held a deeper meaning.


    yton, with a dry smile, remarked, “It seems you can see through everything.”


    Kallie, growing concerned, inquired, “Is this concerning Elma?”


    yton nodded slowly, struggling to articte, “I hope you can keep your distance from Elma moving forward.”


    Kallie, taken aback, stared at yton in disbelief.


    With a heavy sigh, yton looked away, unable to meet Kallie’s eyes. He exined, “You know Elma’s mother, Cara, had challenges before. Despite not being an ideal parent, she’s now remarried. Elma’s father and I adore Elma. Cara remains overly protective and fears losing Elma.


    Your interactions with Elma haven’t gone unnoticed and tend to unsettle Cara. I know you mean well, but it agitates her. Every time you’re near Elma, it triggers a crisis for Cara. Elma is too young and headstrong to grasp these issues, and it only exacerbates tensions between her and Cara.”


    Kallie frowned and pursed her lips together. She had no hidden motives and merely found Elma endearing. Honestly, she was perplexed by Cara’s attitude toward Elma. Though she understood it wasn’t her ce to critique Cara’s family dynamics,


    Kallie felt like arguing yet ultimately opted against it. She remained thankful to both Cara and yton. Back when she delivered the twins, yton risked his life to move her to safety, leaving Cara unattended, who identally fell into the sea and lost a baby.


    Kallie’s eyes grew dim. “I’m sorry. I didn’t expect it to affect you.”


    yton’s face shed with sadness. At her words, he quickly reassured her, “This isn’t your fault. I struggle to deal with Cara, which is why I came to talk. Actually, the apology shoulde from me.”


    Kallie gently shook her head, replying, “It’s nothing like that. I remember how you looked after me. Without that, I wouldn’t have made it back to my country.”


    yton said, “That was my choice. I asked nothing in return. My only wish is for you to have a safe and peaceful life.”


    As yton spoke, anxiety crept into his voice. “You are like family to me.”


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